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½ Rupee - Shah Alam II
| Silver | 5.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1193-1226 (1779-1811) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (partly off flan):Zarb Muhammadabad Banaras sanat (RY)17 julus maimanat manus
Translation: Struck at Muhammadabad Banaras in the (RY) 17th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies: 5.35-5.82 grams- Previous KM #833
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in India. The Bengal Presidency was established by the British East India Company in 1757, and it was during this time that the company's power and influence in India began to grow rapidly. The minting of this coin, which features Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor at the time, was likely a way for the British to exert their control over the region and to promote their own currency. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the complex relationship between the British and Indian cultures.
